Over what period of time does this issue start to occur if you have it. My battery has recently gone flat for some reason on my Benimar/Ford van.. Could be user error I suppose, it's only 12 months old. I will definitely be looking at doing this check if it does it again. Great video.
@kevinwhiteland90423 сағат бұрын
Hi my name is Kevin I was on holiday in. Burton Bradstock and my leisure battery on my buccaneer cruiser caravan packed up so traveled to Weymouth to Halfords they gave me a replacement details as follows YUASA silver 5000 and printed on it was a five year warranty if you look at the battery there is a glass that is green which says it’s fully charged but will only run a few of my LED lights for 2and a half minutes so needs a drop test but Halfords says it doesn’t nothing wrong so no warranty I then contacted YUASA and was told they could not go against Halfords as they were a big supplier I found that disgusting so I then went to barclaycard and claimed under section 75 as this battery only nine months old they agreed the claim and I got a full refund which was great but goes to show Halfords and YUASA warranties are useless glad I paid with a credit card my saving grace the battery is still in my garage but useless thank you Kevin just a heads up.
@MotorhomeMatt19 сағат бұрын
Interesting. Is the Yuasa Silver 5000 even a leisure battery? The Yuasa silver range we sell are all starter batteries. Glad you got it sorted
@gordonbridges7843Күн бұрын
Recently in I think motorhome fun site there was a post where a guy which a motorhome covered 3 bays bought 3 tickets got back to find 3 parking tickets because of not parking between the lines
@MotorhomeMatt18 сағат бұрын
I’ve no doubt! Seems unfair doesn’t it! But I guess they wanted him to buy 6 tickets?!
@suecoo66Күн бұрын
Campsites are becoming dearer than Hotels or renting a static. As for electric they should meter it on all sites. Most of the time when it's metered it's cheaper than the daily charge for EHU would be.
@MotorhomeMattКүн бұрын
Blimey?! What sort of hotel are you staying in?? 🤣🤣
@BillyBob-rm3veКүн бұрын
Do you think Pay-Per-Mile will destroy motorhoming if it is applied to Petrol and Diesel vehicles rather than just Evs ?
@MotorhomeMattКүн бұрын
Highly unlikely due to the low mileage travelled by most motorhomes
@user-lm8ko5mv1y2 күн бұрын
Hi Matt, must confess I fast forwarded a lot of the tracker detail, great topic but personally a little long winded. As for council run park ups in general, it would appear more and more councils are withdrawing facilities due to misuse by a few. Maybe it’s time for some sort of motorhomer’s touring association that imparts responsible behaviour through ongoing forums as part of it’s membership. It could also provide a source of information to Councils for what we would like from them (Elsan point etc) and vice versa. An understanding of those living on four wheels through necessity could benefit from dialogue between tourers and councils too. All the best. Phil.
@MotorhomeMatt2 күн бұрын
Trackers are a bit long winded to understand but I wanted to ensure we presented all the detail. Campra campaign for real Aires is a great Facebook group to join. How do you police and manage the minority that will always find ways to break protocol? Thanks for watching and commenting
@tradecarsdirectltd23442 күн бұрын
@MotorhomeMatt Think councils will eventually start installing cctv and impose £100 fines, which in turn will pay for itself and the clean up in the long run 🤷♂️ That's my take anyway ! Sam near Cannock Chase where we are struggling to catch the culprits . . .
@user-lm8ko5mv1y2 күн бұрын
Scotland are going to introduce £20/day Touring tax, even the “go to” tourism journalist Simon Calder thinks it’s a good idea. Publicity is clearly not in our favour. If Motorhome insurers insisted on proof of an annual habitation inspections, and a well established group, like Campra, where to administer a register of enlightened tourers, then maybe it would go along way to backup Campra’s campaign highlighting the benefits tourers bring to an area. Obviously a fee would be required, but even £150/yr would be a small price to pay compared to £20/dy which no doubt England and Wales authorities will be keen to follow Scotland with. Phil.
@michaelstanley39612 күн бұрын
Pity you cant remove the steering wheel like Mr Bean.... I have wheel clamps, tracker etc, but if someone really wants it.....
@MotorhomeMatt2 күн бұрын
I agree. Shame we can’t sit on the roof and drive by wire too… like Mr Bean! 🤣🏆 Thanks for watching and commenting
@Mickthemove_2 күн бұрын
Motorhome makers use that water ingress guarantee as their quality control department, send it out and cross their fingers that people dont keep to the terms (ie Hab check at authorised dealer) or stick on dodgy extras that they can blame that! The dealers hate doing warranty work and claim they will only deal with vans that they sold and then it takes months to get the repairs authorised! My dealer made me drive 100 miles just so they could damp check an area they had supposedly repaired previously and been highlighted by an authorised dealer/repair station. It is by far the worst retail experience i have ever seen or experience but they rely on our love of motorhoming...Rant over 😂
@MotorhomeMatt2 күн бұрын
Keep the soapbox! Our industry is sadly famous for poor after sales service. It has been the case for decades. There are a number trying hard to be the hero’s of change but it’s hard work for them. Part of the problem is the disparity between manufacturer and consumer. There is a huge opportunity for the manufacturer that builds a great product and genuinely engages with the customer. Thanks for commenting
@tradecarsdirectltd23442 күн бұрын
B.O.B. Stands for Best of British Matt, thought you'd of guessed that lol 😂
@MotorhomeMatt2 күн бұрын
That was suggested to me by the guys at gpsBOB but I’m assured it was the result of a night out!
@tradecarsdirectltd23442 күн бұрын
@MotorhomeMatt Ha ! Ha ! 🤣 That's probably about right, another one I've heard of is Bolt on Bit's 🤷♂️
@MotorhomeMatt2 күн бұрын
Boy oh boy!
@jenibutler71382 сағат бұрын
I don't normally do this, but since you are so clever, it's 'I thought you'd HAVE guessed that'. Not 'of'. 🤔🤣
@tradecarsdirectltd23442 сағат бұрын
@jenibutler7138 Blah ! Blah ! Blah ! Just a (BOB) bit of banter my dear, who gives a 💩 which way I say it as long as Matt understands it 🤷♂️
@TroggyPB2 күн бұрын
CAMpRA. Can give support in any attempt to get Aire parking.
@MotorhomeMatt2 күн бұрын
They can indeed! Lots of great resources there and thanks for commenting
@mikewallace70983 күн бұрын
I was thinking about downplaying my MH so my daughter can drive it, but having watched your great video I'll hang on until next year and see what happens. Thanks for the great videos guys...all very useful and informative for us newbies.
@MotorhomeMatt3 күн бұрын
You are very welcome! I’ve just done an update on this topic live at Western Motorhome Show. Hopefully we can use some of it in a future episode. Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words
@user-ov3bb3dd9w3 күн бұрын
Just to let you know Matt , I guessed that it was a waste of time trying to reach out to Bailey , you told me to contact him ,waste of time sadly 😔
@MotorhomeMatt3 күн бұрын
Odd. Simon Howard agreed with me to meet you in person at the NEC show. He said just call reception and request a meeting.
@user-ov3bb3dd9w2 күн бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt hi Matt , I rang reception and was told there is no phone line to him and I had to send an e~Mail which I did straight away but it looks like to no avail!! Thanks for trying any way. I guess they don’t like to confront the bad news, I was only trying to help 🧐
@Jaques2go4 күн бұрын
Hello, im getting an older motorhome, if i get ine of the clean air zones stickers, do i then have to pay a fee every time i enter a clean air zone?
@MotorhomeMatt3 күн бұрын
No. One payment and the sticker is valid for the life of the motorhome (or the windscreen!)
@jimmyphelan79604 күн бұрын
Done. Will get my wife to do same 👍
@MotorhomeMatt3 күн бұрын
Thank you very much. It’s really appreciated
@stampsy15 күн бұрын
All professionally presented and covered my topic, but all I could see was 'Smashy and Nicey' (Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse). Brilliant! 😅
@MotorhomeMatt4 күн бұрын
Totally poptastic mate! Glad you enjoyed it. Must say I love having to opportunity to do this podcast. It’s great fun!
@stampsy14 күн бұрын
Excellent reply🤣. Love the fact that you've got a good sense of humour too 👍@@MotorhomeMatt
@travellingtom60915 күн бұрын
The electricity prices excuse for campsites doesn't wash. Pitch users use very little electricity and other self catering accommodation is now much better value. I'm sick of being ripped off on average, overcrowded sites.
@MotorhomeMatt4 күн бұрын
I’m not sure I agree. A 2kw heater uses a lot of electricity. Most consumers have no idea how much electric they are using. However, I agree that the offering from many campsites needs innovating to attract people to stay
@stevepeary53225 күн бұрын
I think MoHo owners who go off road or even on very sloping areas should be aware that moHo’s tend to be top heavy due to the high up cupboards, electric beds, overhead beds etc. and may be more susceptible to rolling that the equivalent van
@MotorhomeMatt5 күн бұрын
Very good point! Thanks for commenting and watching
@malcolmowen10836 күн бұрын
Done ✔️
@MotorhomeMatt6 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@MotorhomeMatt6 күн бұрын
You can vote at mhmp.info/vote
@CampervanTravelsInDora7 күн бұрын
This was previously deleted from this comments area - Interestingly RIPE Motorhome Insurance mention nothing in their T&C's reference off road !
@MotorhomeMatt7 күн бұрын
I believe it’s an area that most insurance brokers don’t have real detail on. The boom in off road capable motorhomes puts this topic in the spotlight. I think it’s always been accepted that a leisure vehicle will be taken off the road to a campsite for its intended use. But the statement off road is now evolving to new uses as in the example of the Hymer MLT that rolled over. Underwriters need to offer clarity so brokers like Ripe have some detail to give the policy holder.
@CampervanTravelsInDora2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the reply, still not convinced the insurance industry are being proactive. This is not a new thing to go off road!
@grahamjohnson47027 күн бұрын
I have watched quite a few caravan and motor home videos, and they all give their reasons for the decline in sales and things, but they always seem to avoid the one thing that I think will have a big impact on caravaning and motor homing and that is the electric revolution in that it will be harder to camp in the future with towing caravans requiring towing vehicles to reduce their mileage per charge and adding weight to their all up weight and maybe different licences to tow them and the added weight to motorhomes meaning a lorry driving licence to drive them, whilst this may be sometime away aren't these problems keeping some people away from even becoming new campers, especially with the cost of charging being more expensive than at home, and requiring more time to get to your destination not to even think about the number of people waiting at a charging point in the peak season, not all charging points are easily accessible to camper combinations.
@MotorhomeMatt7 күн бұрын
We covered this quite a bit last year. I agree. I think as an industry like many, we have our head in the sand. There are so many uncertainties and that is terrible for business. It’s a huge topic that has limited interest at the moment! Check out our content with our good friend Paul Kirby, the Electric Van Man. He’s worth a follow!
@grahamkearnon66827 күн бұрын
Just be glad you had a period of good quality, here across the pond its bad too. Eversince the begimming of the pandemic & on, the level of shoddy, dodgy appliances etc as sky rocketed. Seeing year old lg rigs built with weak, frames where the axles connect , bent or snapped.
@MotorhomeMatt7 күн бұрын
Wow that’s shocking! Where in the USA are you? Your market is way advanced compared to ours!
@pamelagordon1298 күн бұрын
Hi guys, love the pod cast. Im a 62 year old woman with a Talbot harmony. My husband is still in full time employment and so he can't go off on jollies as much as he would like to. However I am more than happy to pack the campervan with bbq, deck chair, a good book and my Bengal cat Ludo. Never had any issues and feel completely recharged when I go home. I use pitch up, park for nite, CCC and local beauty spots. My husbands favourite saying is.... Happy wife = happy life😂.
@MotorhomeMatt7 күн бұрын
Your husband is a wise man!! Good on you for heading out there alone! Mrs Motorhome Matt aspires to head off alone. She has a busy working partner in me and is hesitant to do so! What advice would you give her other than ‘just do it!’?
@pamelagordon1297 күн бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt my advice would be to park close to (not too close) other people. There's safety in numbers. Also I like to have a pitch not too far from the lamp post so that I'm not completely in the dark. I store every thing away at the end of the day so no-one has an excuse to come around my pitch. I make sure all my doors are locked from the inside but I can unlock quickly and get out should I need to. I have fire extinguisher and fire blanket but to my shame, I didn't have a clue how to use either so now that I do, I feel happier to cope with any potential fire issues. Finally I think she will be surprised how many women are going away with their campervan alone and it's a nice way to meet like minded women. I have learned how to work the heating, fridge, and all the other stuff that is normally done by my husband. It's fun and I have a real sense of achievement 😀
@MotorhomeMatt7 күн бұрын
Thank you! All great advice
@saffyone51988 күн бұрын
So the winners , as always are the finance companies. That is obviously the best place in the market chain. They get paid, whatever and probably have no insurance costs for the stock on someone's forecourt. I have tried to buy a motorhome for the first time in June, via a private sale. It had everything I wanted on it. It didnt go through in the end because the owner was difficult and after agreeing a price , said he could sell for more so withdrew the MH, then offered it again and to me 5 days later. I was tempted, but frightened off the sale. ( Other things with it as well too long to explain) So I decided not to go ahead. I have wanted a MH for 3 years, but now Im glad I haven't bought for all the reasons in this video. The Government and councils are also deliberately making private car travel/MH/ Van conversion so difficult and expensive as part of WEF 2030 agenda that it becomes a trial rather than a joy. I still think about one and would love to travel Uk and Europe in one but not sure I should put all my money into a purchase now. And yes cash is king, keep using it otherwise it will all go digital.
@MotorhomeMatt7 күн бұрын
Just go for it. Our time on this earth is short and not a given! Live for today and persue your dreams. Surely the memories, experiences and travels a motorhome can give you are greater than any other issue? If you have a vision for it you should go for it. You deserve to! I’m sure many would agree and encourage you to step out and do it! 🏆👍🏻
@jenibutler71383 сағат бұрын
@@MotorhomeMattI totally agree, I just bought my lwb campervan a few weeks ago and the joy it has already brought me and my dog is priceless!
@gtvgranberg8 күн бұрын
You can tow with a a-frame in sweden, people with forrestry machins do it. Or if you are towing home a untaxed unispected parts car. Its like towing something unregistrated like a hunting cabin, cement mixer, skylift, compressor. Max speed is 30km/h.
@MotorhomeMatt7 күн бұрын
Top tip thank you!
@davidfoster98908 күн бұрын
Late comment. I have 3 motorbikes. None of them give off any smell of petrol..... Done it for years now, never an issue. Maybe if you have a knackered old vintage one! Surely they have to be fully air-tight under the strict Construction & Use Laws.....🤔
@MotorhomeMatt8 күн бұрын
You’re right! I had a vintage monkey bike and a triumph! I also have a very sensitive nose. Even a spare wheel and tyre create a strong rubber smell for me.
@PaulCopp8 күн бұрын
Charging per person is my main gripe. I am renting a pitch, the costs of extra people is only use of the shower and toilet, maybe an extra £3 for a shower and a visit to the toilet, not £10 to £15!
@MotorhomeMatt8 күн бұрын
A charge per person has been quite common for some time. It seems the model of ‘you bring this you pay’ more is now standard!
@jenibutler71383 сағат бұрын
@@MotorhomeMattAs a solo traveller, I get annoyed when sites have a basic price per unit with 2 people. I feel like I'm subsidising all the couples out there when life is already much more expensive for a single person. I say, bring on the charges per person! 😂
@Chrislayeruk18 күн бұрын
You have to be able to afford a car to tow the caravan, with EV’s this will get worse… It’s all too expensive, then you have to store and maintain it. Just get a B&B or holiday cottage when you want one. Young people have even less money so caravanning is dying out…
@MotorhomeMatt8 күн бұрын
These are of course very different holidays and not really possible to compare. The EV debate is irrelevant. You will still be able to buy a petrol or diesel car in our lifetimes. Where you can go with it will be the issue!
@Chrislayeruk18 күн бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt That's short term thinking, surely you want an industry with a longer than 10 year future? Caravaning is a hang over from the 1960's so people could holiday affordably prior to the advent of Air B&B, Premier inns etc. Young peoples habits and expectations have changed, it's no longer seen as manly to tow caravans etc amongst the masses. Young working class people cannot the cars and vans, let alone a house and somewhere to park them. Sadly, the world changes, society changes and this is an industry in decline as I see it. I hope I'm wrong but...
@MotorhomeMatt7 күн бұрын
Change isn’t sad. We should embrace it. Everything has a lifespan. We love our motorhome and will enjoy it for as long as we can. Caravanning has a long future yet. It will change for sure but I think we will always want to engage with nature
@Chrislayeruk16 күн бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt You can’t kick the EV issue down the road forever, it will come to bite you soon. Glamping is a thing that never existed in the heydays of caravanning, so people can easily afford the back to nature experience without owning the hardware… I may be wrong, but I see caravanning in managed decline and motor homes for those with deep pockets. Just my view.
@phil3428 күн бұрын
Good show thanks, I believe caravans should be date stamped as much more perishable than a modern car.
@MotorhomeMatt8 күн бұрын
Good point but it does have a huge impact on the model
@motorhomemavericks19 күн бұрын
Motorhome Dealers are in a different class. literally - take your money and run
@MotorhomeMatt8 күн бұрын
That’s right. All dealers are evil. No exceptions 🤣🤣🤣 I guess you’ve had a personal bad experience?
@motorhomemavericks18 күн бұрын
@MotorhomeMatt On our 5th motorhome all from dealers, with the exception of Choose leisure- all appalling.. The last one Pullingers in Essex nearly lost a 6 figure sale over a broken promise of £125 Would be interested to know how many MHs you have actually purchased from dealers
@MotorhomeMatt7 күн бұрын
Probably 12 of my 22
@user-lm8ko5mv1y9 күн бұрын
🎉Hi Matt, yet another great thought provoking vlog. Further to my previous comment on insurance (NFU). There appears to be no clear definition on what constitutes “off road”. The DVLA, within SORN, would appear to define it as anywhere other than public highway. Every other description seems to related it to green laneing, or up to the axel activities. I think generally all we want to know is, if we hit another vehicle, or reverse in to a tree on a campsite, will my insurance cover the repair on my vehicle if I am the one at fault? With regards the table, I did email you with questions regarding the securing of items while travelling. My concern was the number of vloggers that appear to travel with heavy power packs just left between the driver and passenger seat so as to reach the 12v power socket (cigarette lighter, in my day). The law that covers your table is one and the same, a load must be secure as to not cause damage or injury that could also escalate a situation into a major incident. Regards Phil Ps I haven’t worked out yet how change my comments ID from numbers and dashes etc.
@MotorhomeMatt8 күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting Phil. As Jason says in this piece it’s about intended use with permission. I guess common sense plays a role. But more clarity is certainly needed. And you are right about secure load. Again, common sense! We strap our portable power pack down and restrain it from sliding forward.
@user-lm8ko5mv1y7 күн бұрын
Hi Matt, Thank you for your response. i listened again, I heard Jason say that cover was provided to site as long as you had permission. You did not ask, and he didn’t mention if cover included movement on site should you have to move round site during your stay to top up water/ drop grey water and return to your pitch. Are we to just assume we are covered?, potentially a big mistake! Further more , I have some concerns with Jason’s confidence in the ability of his 4x4 when it comes to towing his caravan off tarmac. Having spent 10 years towing fuel bowsers and generators, be they road tow or on a trailer, off road, with a Land Rover, for the Utility companies, I can assure him they have limited capabilities. Too many have an attitude of invincibility with a 4x4 , hence they are usually the first in the ditch on an icy morning. Hope to see you at Malvern this weekend. Phil
@MotorhomeMatt7 күн бұрын
Do pop by the stand 163 That Leisure Shop. I’m speaking throughout the weekend too in the advice centre. See you there!
@geoffs38059 күн бұрын
What is the definition of off road ? We regularly use small gravel roads to access small parking areas across the uk whilst these are shown on google maps would they count as off road ?
@MotorhomeMatt8 күн бұрын
This needs more clarity doesn’t it! Jason does explain an insurers view in the episode
@junehall21777 күн бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt If it's not tarmacked & maintained by a local authority then it is off road & in all probability private property.
@SlimTortoise9 күн бұрын
Insurance companies are always finding ways to not pay out, I work on the principle that they will not cover me for anything so have the minimum to cover to satisfy the law and third parties. Even if they pay out they rip you off next time you have insurance or add excess. most of the time what ever they pay is recovered within 5 years plus some.
@juliahutchinson45429 күн бұрын
Totally agree.
@MotorhomeMatt8 күн бұрын
A commonly held view but not my experience. Is this your experience? How many claims have you had refused? How many claims have you had approved and what did that to your premium?
@SlimTortoise8 күн бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt Hi Matt, Great channel btw. I guess it's a commonly held view for a reason?, Anyway I'm retired so have held a driving licence for 45 years plus and been a professional driver too, So have done maybe a few million miles on the roads around the UK and Europe I also have family who drive plus friends and colleagues who drive too. Normal I guess so if you ask around people talk. I could pick many cases including your story of the van that rolled over 🙂 but as I have always gone for the least cover so have not made a claim personally ,Must be my driving 🙂 but I have many people I know including family that have claimed and regretted it due to the addition costs after ie Excess and increased premiums after the fact. One case was my mother who had fully comp hit someone in the rear at less than 4 miles per hour so was a scratch to both vehicles (no air bags going off btw,) by the time the insurance company had finished my mother after 5 years had paid for the damage plus some, She has never had fully comp again. Then even your own story where insurance companies add causes to the contract, the small print goes on and on. Depending on what type of person you are I would say on the whole just cover for the really big pay out ie if it's stolen and third party and anything to satisfy the law. I guess if you feel you pretty hopeless at everything, could not put a light bulb in a lamp then get your self covered for everything so someone can help them at everything they do in life. It's also good for those who just want to go somewhere without doing much research and let others guild them through life. If you can not fix a car then buy a vehicle warranty I guess. If you are clueless that so parts of Italy etc have a high crime rate then cover yourself for theft of you phone and power lead, I have met many people that should have personal insurance for everything they do in life 🙂 Personal choice and I'm all for that. 🙂
@user-lm8ko5mv1y7 күн бұрын
If a motor vehicle, of any kind, is purchased on finance isn’t the purchaser bound by the terms of the loan to maintain full comprehensive insurance until the loan is paid in full?
@SlimTortoise7 күн бұрын
@@user-lm8ko5mv1y Mainly for the reason that the finance company owns the vehicle so it's in thier interest to have everything covered and making the person who drives it pay makes perfect since for them.
@leschase18249 күн бұрын
Hi, I hope Matt enjoyed the New Forest Show. My brother had 2 antique stalls there, and I was helping out so I was there for all 3 days. I only live 5 miles from the show ground. I am driving a car from Calais to Séte south of France, to get a ferry to Mallorca with my dog. Sorry it is in the comments, would I be allowed to possibly use French Aires on route as stopovers would you know. I have been subscribed for nearly a year now. Always fantastic information. When I can I am looking at buying an Elddis 135, for One Man and his Dog later on. Again Thanks.
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
French law dictates that aires are only for motorhomes. It was a hot week at the show wasn’t it!
@leschase18248 күн бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt I was based by a main entrance of the Antique Tent by the Doormobile stand, very hot but occasionally a bit of a breeze in the doorway. Thanks for the French Aire information.
@randlcars45829 күн бұрын
No it went back to Germany three time as he bought it direct from them so 4 months ago he px it in up north somewhere and bought a cheaper Concorde think of the poor people that buy it probably there dream van and it leaks obviously it will get sorted
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
I would hope the dealer would spot the leak or was told about it?
@woohs9 күн бұрын
legalised thievery! insurance in the UK
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
It’s a necessary expense isn’t it! I can understand why there is an increase in uninsured drivers! We reported on this recently
@jbmatey30729 күн бұрын
I thought ... ( in the old days ) ... that a caravan and motorhome was a cheaper way to have a holiday ... not any more ... I find it cheaper it do B&B or fly abroad ...
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
It’s a valid observation. We manage to have really low cost fabulous trips away in our motorhome tho. I guess if you are starting out it’s a big investment. I guess it’s a bit like a skiing holiday? Blumin expensive to get all the gear at the start but a brilliant trip! I must say that a B&B holiday tho lovely is nothing like some of the trips we’ve had in the ‘van’. We love doing both. Mind you, we are doing a week in Cornwall this month with the kids. I’ve never spent so much on a uk self catering holiday! Just hope it’s sunny!
@MikeGibson-Sharpe9 күн бұрын
Hi Matt, I think a couple of good people to speak to about their Motorhome insurance cover is Steve and Lyndsay afor the Roaming Radfords channel. They go abroad for 6+ weeks in the summer and they wildcamp as well as stay on campsites. If I remember correctly they also park their 9m Motorhome on beaches and drive the vehicle on some “less than perfect” roads. Steve/Lyndsay could explain which insurance company they use and why they chose that company. I think they make sure they are fully covered before they travel abroad.
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
I’ve never heard of them 🤣🧡
@user-ld3ur2bj9f9 күн бұрын
IF YOU PULL OFF ROAD INTO A LAY BY WHICH IS NOT MARKED WITH A P NOTICE AND THE PARKING AREA SUBSIDES AND YOU TUMBLE INTO A FARMERS FIELD WHERE YOU OBVIOUSLY DO NOT HAVE HIS PERMISSION ARE YOU COVERED.JOHN GARDNER
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
Just imagine? That’s a very specific scenario! Perhaps check with your insurer. Better still keep off the soft verges!
@junehall21779 күн бұрын
Hi Matt, in Scotland to occupy private property in a vehicle without the landowner's permission is trespass therefore I doubt any insurance company would be keen to pay out as this would be classed as use for an illegal purpose, hence the no off road clause most insurers include. Driving onto a campsite would be okay as you have the landowner's permission & are paying for that right. Insurers cannot "keep pace" with an illegal activity, it's as simple as that really. Even with permission from the landowner, I think you would still need to check out insurance & probably get extra cover for such activities. Also, if broken down off road, your recovery could very well be a problem as the breakdown recovery vehicle could fall foul of it's own insurance.
@user-ld3ur2bj9f9 күн бұрын
NO TRESSPASS LAW IN SCOTLAND
@junehall21779 күн бұрын
@@user-ld3ur2bj9f Unfortunately there is, please check out The Trespass Scotland Act 1865 & note that The Land Reform Act specifically excludes motorised activity.
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
Always check the small print! Trespass laws are real. Make sure you stay the right side of the law and enjoy the journey
@junehall21779 күн бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt Hi Matt, just watched your video, I commented before watching it so I wasn't just repeating.
@CampervanTravelsInDora9 күн бұрын
Just listened to this on the train so I might of missed a little bit but did Ripe Motorhome Insurance make a comment?
@susankinloch16759 күн бұрын
Came you recommend a good insurance quote
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
Always go for a mainstream motorhome specialist policy. I am happy to commend Ripe Insurance and Caravan Guard
@peromalmstrom76689 күн бұрын
Interesting subject. A well evidenced gap in the insurance market. Sadly most people will not care as they will be unwilling to pay more and prefer to take the risk, even if such insurance products were made available. Of course the wealthy with flash vehicles would pay for it, but they are not really the people extra insurances help! As a former Military man, trained on courses for driving small and very large vehicles off road, of all types, I worry, that the current trend, see’s people driving in places they should not be, as they have no understanding, let alone knowledge or experience and training of ‘Off-Road-Driving’. If you buy a Land Rover or Range Rover, you are able to get a course from the manufacturer. Maybe off road van companies need to start giving such instruction as Land Rover does? But, as an example or reality, forget off road, just look at the amount of motorhomes and camper vans now used in winter months, seen without winter tyres or rubber windscreen wipers graded for winter, shocks me. It is either unintentional ignorance or deliberate ignorance to save a few pennies, by not swapping over tyres and wipers (let alone all the other equipment for winter driving). Sadly, most Britains even with their cars do not prepare for winter to save money, as to save life, they don’t value above saving money; absolutely crazy people! Regardless of money, life saving comes first and if you can’t afford it, don’t do it and don’t drive in winter conditions. Same as, no experience of off road, with no knowledge and no training, then forget doing it. It really is that simple and can be life saving.
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
Great advice! Great observations. This is a huge topic and trend. Thanks for commenting.
@juliahutchinson45429 күн бұрын
I have all terrain tyres on my campervan. It is my everyday vehicle so is driven in winter although I don't camp in winter. Are all terrain sufficient?
@MikeGibson-Sharpe9 күн бұрын
Hi Matt. An excellent episode as usual. I’m still confused about what “off road” means. After your earlier episode on the Hymer accident, I looked at the manufacturers website and Facebook pages and there are lots of photos of motorhomes parked off-road by a lake or at the coast, or next to a beach. These photographs are accompanied by appropriate text extolling the virtues of freedom, isolation and “getting away from it all” If I parked my Motorhome in those types of locations, and someone reversed into me while parking, am I covered by insurance? I’m simply going for a day out, or a weekend away, not a 6 week expedition to Norway. I would be interested to know whether any of your viewers/listeners have had their insurance declined in such a circumstance. If yes, how many? If people aren’t covered, is this the end of the NC500 for the average Motorhome user?
@junehall21779 күн бұрын
I wonder why this would be the end of the NC500 for the average motorhome user ?
@MikeGibson-Sharpe9 күн бұрын
@@junehall2177 it might put me off any wild camping (off road) forest camping and parking in scenic locations where I could get stranded - without adequate insurance and breakdown cover.
@junehall21779 күн бұрын
@@MikeGibson-Sharpe I'm sorry but the activities you list would all be illegal in Scotland unless you have the landowner's permission to do so. The SOAC specifically excludes motorised activities & The Trespass Scotland Act 1865 would make this a criminal offence, again, unless you have permission. I should check out your insurance, most specify no off road or illegal activity or both.
@MikeGibson-Sharpe9 күн бұрын
@@junehall2177 Hi June. Thanks for your response. An excellent, clear and comprehensive explanation of the law.
@junehall21779 күн бұрын
@@MikeGibson-Sharpe Unfortunately there is widespread misinformation on this subject & I'm talking specifically about Scotland. As you say many glossy pictures do indeed show these misleading images, they may have had the landowner's permission to take said images but do not make this clear to their prospective customers. This is unfair & could lead to customers unwittingly breaking the law &/or invalidating the hire companies insurance to huge cost to themselves.
@peterlethbridge78599 күн бұрын
I'm more curious of the instance of wild camping (say in Scotland). You are not necessarily 'trekking' up a mountain, but you are definitely off a main road. I'm still unclear what is and isn't covered.
@junehall21779 күн бұрын
Wild camping in Scotland specifically excludes motorised activity so that isn't a problem. If occupying private land in a vehicle without the landowner's permission then it is trespass under The Trespass Scotland Act 1865. Many misunderstand the SOAC in Scotland, I'm afraid.
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
If concerned check with your insurer. But make sure you are clear on the rules of parking up. Wild camping in a motorhome is like wild swimming in a bath! It’s a joke of course but rules to apply.
@user-ov3bb3dd9w9 күн бұрын
Hi matt So called this morning First mistake dont phone on a monday Any how on 5 th attempt got through to be told there is no line to simon howard and I have to e mail them ?!!so about to 🤨
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
Give them a chance! Simon spoke to me at an event on Saturday. He will need to get to work, brief the team and make sure they are aware. I’d try again in a few days
@1410GER10 күн бұрын
The self build market must be having a major impact on new and used sales. I notice more and more each time im out. The thing about self build that concerns me is safety and insurance. I would assume, maybe wrongly, that most are insured as commercial vehicle's rather than camper vans.
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
Safety is my concern too as it is from those passionate and expert in this field. It’s a boom market for sure but I’ve seen some absolutely naive and frankly dangerous conversions! Sadly many of the owners are oblivious. The university of KZfaq can be a dangerous training ground!
@pmtilbury659610 күн бұрын
I bought a VW Camper King conversion in Jan’17 and it has been brilliant. Their prices have gone up a lot since though!
@MotorhomeMatt10 күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting and glad you are enjoying your VW! VW converted van prices have certainly increased since 2017 as has their popularity
@randlcars458210 күн бұрын
Elddis can’t make a water tight van lol
@MotorhomeMatt10 күн бұрын
Have you had personal experience of this?
@randlcars45829 күн бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt Hi yes but on the other hand my friend bought a 450000 morello and that leaked over the bed so its not allways the cheaper vans
@MotorhomeMatt9 күн бұрын
There’s a joke in this comment somewhere…! I realise it’s not funny but you did make me smile. I LOVE Morello. Just wish I could afford one! I’d be gutted if mine leaked! I bet they sorted it promptly tho?
@user-ov3bb3dd9w11 күн бұрын
Ok matt but I would like you to hear the reply from the horses mouth so to say As I have said no agenda I never find a problem only a solution Im not going to moan and point a finger Just try to point out that they have a big problem in the system somewhere Again thanks for your input. Regards Bill
@MotorhomeMatt10 күн бұрын
I’d love to hear how you get on but no need for me to attend your meeting. I’m happy to have helped line it up for you
@markreeves902011 күн бұрын
Hi Both great topic we are on our second Motorhome our first took 12 months to arrive only to have lots of problems that took 12 months to sort as you stated fell out of love with it The dealer the largest in the UK was a nearly 4 hour round trip and had to wait weeks to book it in and the French manufacture took up to 4 months to agree warranty repairs .I told the dealer if I had spent our hard earned savings on a £80k I would expect the problems to sorted out immediately . Sold it after 10 months lost around £10k got a British Auto Trail from a dealer 30 mins away much better aftercare from both dealer and manufacturer. You live and learn Keep up all the great work it’s very much appreciated
@MotorhomeMatt10 күн бұрын
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I’d say if you had spent £20k any issue should be seen to be dealt with immediately! The aftercare system for many customers is woeful. Not always and not everywhere. But I’m glad you are now having a better experience. Enjoy every trip and plan as many as you can!
@riboid8 күн бұрын
Can you tell us who the French manufacturer is and then we can all avoid it. Thank you.